Your guide to the care and operation of your new Rheem automatic storage water heater

l
YOUR GUIDE TO THE CARE
AND OPERATION OF YOUR
NEW ~eem AUTOMATIC
STORAGE WATER HEATER
.......... ~~........,.., yo-ur other
valuable papers
• •• it contains
your warranty.
S PECIAL COLLECTIONS &: R ARE B OOKS
W A LTER CLINTON ) ACKSON LIBRARY
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
ti01'>!e'f~PCNmp~
Gift of Paul Hessling
.. . WORLD•s LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF
AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER HEATERS
You now have in your home a famous
Rheem water heater. It has been manu­factured
by the world's largest manu­facturer
of automatic storage water
heaters and is recognized as the finest
water heater of its type.
Throughout its existence, the history of
Rheem has been one of constant progress.
Today, the Rheem name on a product is
the symbol of quality and dependable
performance the world over.
This reputation is the result of a strong
conviction that to produce still better
products requires the finest materials,
skilled craftsmanship and constant atten­tion
to scientific development and engi­neering.
You can always rely on Rheem.
TO ASSURE EXTRA YEARS OF
While your new Rheem water heater is quality built to· supply
your home with hot water there are certain steps that will add to
its life and give you additional efficiency. Proper treatment, like
proper care of your automobile, will resu1t in more dependable
operation. The following simple and easy steps should be followed
to help extend the service and life of your new water heater:
DEPENDABLE SERVICE
I
Drain a few gallons of
water from the drain cock
of the tank once a month.
2
® .... ®
Recommended temper­ature
for domestic use
is 140 degrees or "Nor­mal"
theqnostat setting .
For excepflo,nally hot tem­peratures
the, thermostat
may be shifted to the
"Hot" position . lfthe ther­mostat
is increased to
" Hot," be sure to reset to
"Normal" when need for
extra hot water is com­pleted
.
.... •• .• •
3
When service is needed
fo r your water heater, con­tact
a Rheem Authorized
Plumber Dealer at once.
SHOULD YOU RUN OUT OF HOT WATER
While your Rheem water heater is designed to deliver as much hot
water, if not more, than any other water heater, it is possible that
you may periodically run short. A Rheem domestic gas water heater
will, depending on tank size, produce from 18.5 to 46.2 gallons per
hour of water 100 degrees over the water temperature coming into
the house. Add this to the tank storage and you have the amount
of drawable hot water that you can depend on. J
To determine properly the reason for a lack of hot water from ~
your water heater, check over these points:
:~ ::flf"el~
l .. •'•l•J•J::ta: Number of Recommended One bath
people in tank size for plus automatic
family one bath dish washer
2 30 30
WARRIOR
3
GALVANIZED
CUSTOM
GALVANIZED
RHEEMGLAS 4
STANDARD 5 4c
GLASS LINED 6 40
7 - -
-8 - -
2 3(
3 3(
RHEEMGLAS 4 30
FURY -5 40
GLASS LINED -6 40
7 50
8 -50
2 3( 3 30 30
RHEEMGLAS 4 30 4
IMPERIAL 40 40
GLASS LINED 40 40
50 50 __..
50 50 _j_
30 30
30 30
RHEEMGLAS 3( 30
HOLIDAY 40 40
GLASS LINED 40 40
50 50
50 50
30 30
30 30
30
COPPERMATIC 40
40
5C
50
This sizing chart was prepared by The Rheem Research Stall, using average national water •••• .. ~·•; figures. If doubtful 1_.
1. Has ther.e been an increase in
the size of your family since the
time of installation?
a. The average person uses 25·
30 gallons of hot water per
day.
b. The average bath tub takes
15 gallons.
c. Average shower uses 3 gal·
Ions a minute.
2. The addition of a clothes washer
since the time of installation.
a. Average clothes washers use
12 gallons per wash load.
b. Average automatic clothes
washer uses 16 gallons per
wash cycle.
3. The addition of an automatic
dish washing machine.
a. Average automatic dish washer
uses 7 gallons per load com·
pared to 3 gallons per load to
wash by hand.
4. Incorrect size installed initially
for your family needs.
You will probably not need a new water heater
for a long time but if and when you do, either
because your family hot water needs have
grown, or the water heater has exhausted itself
due to hard use or aggressive water conditions
in your area, here is the complete Rheem
Quality Line of Water Heaters. For informa­tion
on any Rheem water heater model look in
the classified section of your yellow book for a
Rheem plumber dealer, or call your local
plumber. He will supply you with information
on a Rheem Automatic Storage Water Heater
that is correct for your family and water area.
YOUR NEXT WATER HEATER
WARRIOR (GAS)
One Year Unconditional
Warranty (Blue Certificate)
(or in some areas a Three
Year Warranty- Green Cer­t
ificate)-A dependable, stur­dy
low priced galvan ized
water heater built to meet to­day's
need for adequate hot
water in budget homes. A
heater designed to give the
best service and performance
features obtainable in its
class .
RHEEMGLAS
FURY (GAS)
Ten Year Warranty: Five
Year's Unconditional and
Five. Year's Prorated (Gold
Certificate)-Sturdy con­struction,
and trim design
make the Fury pleasing to the
eye as well as a constant
source of hot water. The Fury
costs no more than ordinary
glass lined water heaters­Yet
with the Fury, you get so
much mare-a new improved
burner, Rheemglas lining and
much more hot water.
CUSTOM
(GAS & ELECTRIC)
Five Year Warranty: Two
Years Unconditional and
Three Years Prorated
(Rose Certificate)-An at­tractive
galvanized water
heater with many exceptional
features. While modestly
priced, it is ideal for replace­ment
installations, or as
original equipment for new
homes.
RHEEMGLAS
STANDARD (GAS)
Ten Year Warranty: Five
Years Unconditional and
Five Years Prorated (Gold
Certificate)-The very popu­lar
and famous glass lined
water heater with the exclu ­sive
Rheemglas lining . A
water heater engineered for
long, rust-free life in all types
of water areas and at attractive
prices.
RHEEMGLAS IMPERIAL (GAS & ELECTRIC)
Fifteen Year Warranty: Seven and One-Half Years Unconditional and Seven and One-Half Years
Prorated (Gold Certificate)-The very popular and famous glass lined water heater with the exclusive
Rheemglas lining. A water heater engineered for long, rust-free life in all types of water areas and
at attractive prices.
COPPERMATIC
(GAS & ELECTRIC)
Full Ten Year Unconditional Warranty (Brown
Certificate) - The finest water heater in the
Rheem quality line. It features a unique, pat­ented
tank of pure copper encased in a tank
of steel to assure a lifetime of dependable,
trouble free service. The unit is smartly styled
to reflect the quality that has been built into
this exceptionally fine water heater.
HOLIDAY (GAS)
Fifteen Year Warranty: Seven and One-Half
Years Unconditional and Seven and One-Half
Years Prorated (Gold Certificate)- The ultimate
in an automatic storage water heater. A mod­ern,
elegantly styled square jacketed water
heater. Functionally, it has all of the superior
operating advantages of the Rheemglas Im­perial,
plus concealed controls, color flexibil­ity
and applianc.e styling that makes it the
pride of every home owner. s -(' .
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
This certificate properly filled out and signed by the purchaser will
warrant to the owner at the original installation that the Rheem product
to which this warranty applies is free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal domestic residential use, service and con­ditions
not exceeding our pressures, normal temperature settings
and; or fuel ratings. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited
to furnishing a replacement for, or at our option repairing, any part or
parts which to our satisfaction prove thus defective within one year
from date of original installation.
We also warrant to the owner at the original installation that if it
shall be disclosed to our satisfaction that the original tank leaks or
fails under normal domestic residential use, service and conditions not
exceeding our pressures," normal temperature setting andj or fuel rat­ings,
and if such disclosure is made within five years from date of
original installation, we will furnish a new replacement heater of com­parable
model and capacity, to such owner, at no cost, or if such
disclosure is made within any of the next five years we will furnish a
new replacement heater of comparable model and capacity to such
owner at the original installation at a percentage of the current list
price of the replacement heater as follows:
Consumer Pays
Within the 6th year-50% of the current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 7th year-60% of the current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 8th year-60%ofthe current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 9th year-60% of the current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 10thyear-60%of thecurrent list price of the replacement heater.
All replacements shall be f.o.l:>. car's destination, and we shall not be
liable for transportation or labor costs.
For commercial, industrial or other than normal domestic residential
use, warranty for entire unit, including tank, is limited to one year from
date of installation.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied,
and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and we neither
assume nor authorize any person to assume for us any other obligation
or liability in connection with the sale of this product.
No warranty is given as to any product not properly installed accord­ing
to applicable codes and ordinances, or which shall haxe been sub­ject
to misuse, alterations, neglect or accident.
THIS IS YOUR W .ARR.ANTY.
FILL IN .AND KEEP IN .A
SAFE PLACE. RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY ~
Purchaser's Signature _____________________ _ President
Installation Address ___________________ _ Dealer's Name _________________________ _
City & State·---------------------
Address __________________________ _
Date of Installation ____________________ _
City & State'-----------------------
Model No·---------------------- Ser/al No·-------------------------
The above Information must be recorded by the purchaser at the time of Installation. Type or use Ink. Model No. and Serial No. may be obtained from the In­struction
plate on the outer jacket of the water heater.
HOME PRODUCTS DIVISION
RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
EXPORT
400 Park Ave.
New York 22, N. Y.
,liNTED IN U. S. A.
REGIONAL SALES OFFICES
EASTERN
Sparrows Point 19
Maryland
CENTRAL
7600 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago 52, Illinois
WESTERN
4361 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, California
SOUTHERN
2130 Lofland Ave.
Dallas 35, Texas
AP 6029·4- 1 0 y r .

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l
YOUR GUIDE TO THE CARE
AND OPERATION OF YOUR
NEW ~eem AUTOMATIC
STORAGE WATER HEATER
.......... ~~........,.., yo-ur other
valuable papers
• •• it contains
your warranty.
S PECIAL COLLECTIONS &: R ARE B OOKS
W A LTER CLINTON ) ACKSON LIBRARY
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
ti01'>!e'f~PCNmp~
Gift of Paul Hessling
.. . WORLD•s LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF
AUTOMATIC STORAGE WATER HEATERS
You now have in your home a famous
Rheem water heater. It has been manu­factured
by the world's largest manu­facturer
of automatic storage water
heaters and is recognized as the finest
water heater of its type.
Throughout its existence, the history of
Rheem has been one of constant progress.
Today, the Rheem name on a product is
the symbol of quality and dependable
performance the world over.
This reputation is the result of a strong
conviction that to produce still better
products requires the finest materials,
skilled craftsmanship and constant atten­tion
to scientific development and engi­neering.
You can always rely on Rheem.
TO ASSURE EXTRA YEARS OF
While your new Rheem water heater is quality built to· supply
your home with hot water there are certain steps that will add to
its life and give you additional efficiency. Proper treatment, like
proper care of your automobile, will resu1t in more dependable
operation. The following simple and easy steps should be followed
to help extend the service and life of your new water heater:
DEPENDABLE SERVICE
I
Drain a few gallons of
water from the drain cock
of the tank once a month.
2
® .... ®
Recommended temper­ature
for domestic use
is 140 degrees or "Nor­mal"
theqnostat setting .
For excepflo,nally hot tem­peratures
the, thermostat
may be shifted to the
"Hot" position . lfthe ther­mostat
is increased to
" Hot," be sure to reset to
"Normal" when need for
extra hot water is com­pleted
.
.... •• .• •
3
When service is needed
fo r your water heater, con­tact
a Rheem Authorized
Plumber Dealer at once.
SHOULD YOU RUN OUT OF HOT WATER
While your Rheem water heater is designed to deliver as much hot
water, if not more, than any other water heater, it is possible that
you may periodically run short. A Rheem domestic gas water heater
will, depending on tank size, produce from 18.5 to 46.2 gallons per
hour of water 100 degrees over the water temperature coming into
the house. Add this to the tank storage and you have the amount
of drawable hot water that you can depend on. J
To determine properly the reason for a lack of hot water from ~
your water heater, check over these points:
:~ ::flf"el~
l .. •'•l•J•J::ta: Number of Recommended One bath
people in tank size for plus automatic
family one bath dish washer
2 30 30
WARRIOR
3
GALVANIZED
CUSTOM
GALVANIZED
RHEEMGLAS 4
STANDARD 5 4c
GLASS LINED 6 40
7 - -
-8 - -
2 3(
3 3(
RHEEMGLAS 4 30
FURY -5 40
GLASS LINED -6 40
7 50
8 -50
2 3( 3 30 30
RHEEMGLAS 4 30 4
IMPERIAL 40 40
GLASS LINED 40 40
50 50 __..
50 50 _j_
30 30
30 30
RHEEMGLAS 3( 30
HOLIDAY 40 40
GLASS LINED 40 40
50 50
50 50
30 30
30 30
30
COPPERMATIC 40
40
5C
50
This sizing chart was prepared by The Rheem Research Stall, using average national water •••• .. ~·•; figures. If doubtful 1_.
1. Has ther.e been an increase in
the size of your family since the
time of installation?
a. The average person uses 25·
30 gallons of hot water per
day.
b. The average bath tub takes
15 gallons.
c. Average shower uses 3 gal·
Ions a minute.
2. The addition of a clothes washer
since the time of installation.
a. Average clothes washers use
12 gallons per wash load.
b. Average automatic clothes
washer uses 16 gallons per
wash cycle.
3. The addition of an automatic
dish washing machine.
a. Average automatic dish washer
uses 7 gallons per load com·
pared to 3 gallons per load to
wash by hand.
4. Incorrect size installed initially
for your family needs.
You will probably not need a new water heater
for a long time but if and when you do, either
because your family hot water needs have
grown, or the water heater has exhausted itself
due to hard use or aggressive water conditions
in your area, here is the complete Rheem
Quality Line of Water Heaters. For informa­tion
on any Rheem water heater model look in
the classified section of your yellow book for a
Rheem plumber dealer, or call your local
plumber. He will supply you with information
on a Rheem Automatic Storage Water Heater
that is correct for your family and water area.
YOUR NEXT WATER HEATER
WARRIOR (GAS)
One Year Unconditional
Warranty (Blue Certificate)
(or in some areas a Three
Year Warranty- Green Cer­t
ificate)-A dependable, stur­dy
low priced galvan ized
water heater built to meet to­day's
need for adequate hot
water in budget homes. A
heater designed to give the
best service and performance
features obtainable in its
class .
RHEEMGLAS
FURY (GAS)
Ten Year Warranty: Five
Year's Unconditional and
Five. Year's Prorated (Gold
Certificate)-Sturdy con­struction,
and trim design
make the Fury pleasing to the
eye as well as a constant
source of hot water. The Fury
costs no more than ordinary
glass lined water heaters­Yet
with the Fury, you get so
much mare-a new improved
burner, Rheemglas lining and
much more hot water.
CUSTOM
(GAS & ELECTRIC)
Five Year Warranty: Two
Years Unconditional and
Three Years Prorated
(Rose Certificate)-An at­tractive
galvanized water
heater with many exceptional
features. While modestly
priced, it is ideal for replace­ment
installations, or as
original equipment for new
homes.
RHEEMGLAS
STANDARD (GAS)
Ten Year Warranty: Five
Years Unconditional and
Five Years Prorated (Gold
Certificate)-The very popu­lar
and famous glass lined
water heater with the exclu ­sive
Rheemglas lining . A
water heater engineered for
long, rust-free life in all types
of water areas and at attractive
prices.
RHEEMGLAS IMPERIAL (GAS & ELECTRIC)
Fifteen Year Warranty: Seven and One-Half Years Unconditional and Seven and One-Half Years
Prorated (Gold Certificate)-The very popular and famous glass lined water heater with the exclusive
Rheemglas lining. A water heater engineered for long, rust-free life in all types of water areas and
at attractive prices.
COPPERMATIC
(GAS & ELECTRIC)
Full Ten Year Unconditional Warranty (Brown
Certificate) - The finest water heater in the
Rheem quality line. It features a unique, pat­ented
tank of pure copper encased in a tank
of steel to assure a lifetime of dependable,
trouble free service. The unit is smartly styled
to reflect the quality that has been built into
this exceptionally fine water heater.
HOLIDAY (GAS)
Fifteen Year Warranty: Seven and One-Half
Years Unconditional and Seven and One-Half
Years Prorated (Gold Certificate)- The ultimate
in an automatic storage water heater. A mod­ern,
elegantly styled square jacketed water
heater. Functionally, it has all of the superior
operating advantages of the Rheemglas Im­perial,
plus concealed controls, color flexibil­ity
and applianc.e styling that makes it the
pride of every home owner. s -(' .
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
This certificate properly filled out and signed by the purchaser will
warrant to the owner at the original installation that the Rheem product
to which this warranty applies is free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal domestic residential use, service and con­ditions
not exceeding our pressures, normal temperature settings
and; or fuel ratings. Our obligation under this warranty shall be limited
to furnishing a replacement for, or at our option repairing, any part or
parts which to our satisfaction prove thus defective within one year
from date of original installation.
We also warrant to the owner at the original installation that if it
shall be disclosed to our satisfaction that the original tank leaks or
fails under normal domestic residential use, service and conditions not
exceeding our pressures," normal temperature setting andj or fuel rat­ings,
and if such disclosure is made within five years from date of
original installation, we will furnish a new replacement heater of com­parable
model and capacity, to such owner, at no cost, or if such
disclosure is made within any of the next five years we will furnish a
new replacement heater of comparable model and capacity to such
owner at the original installation at a percentage of the current list
price of the replacement heater as follows:
Consumer Pays
Within the 6th year-50% of the current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 7th year-60% of the current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 8th year-60%ofthe current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 9th year-60% of the current list price of the replacement heater.
Within the 10thyear-60%of thecurrent list price of the replacement heater.
All replacements shall be f.o.l:>. car's destination, and we shall not be
liable for transportation or labor costs.
For commercial, industrial or other than normal domestic residential
use, warranty for entire unit, including tank, is limited to one year from
date of installation.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied,
and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and we neither
assume nor authorize any person to assume for us any other obligation
or liability in connection with the sale of this product.
No warranty is given as to any product not properly installed accord­ing
to applicable codes and ordinances, or which shall haxe been sub­ject
to misuse, alterations, neglect or accident.
THIS IS YOUR W .ARR.ANTY.
FILL IN .AND KEEP IN .A
SAFE PLACE. RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY ~
Purchaser's Signature _____________________ _ President
Installation Address ___________________ _ Dealer's Name _________________________ _
City & State·---------------------
Address __________________________ _
Date of Installation ____________________ _
City & State'-----------------------
Model No·---------------------- Ser/al No·-------------------------
The above Information must be recorded by the purchaser at the time of Installation. Type or use Ink. Model No. and Serial No. may be obtained from the In­struction
plate on the outer jacket of the water heater.
HOME PRODUCTS DIVISION
RHEEM MANUFACTURING COMPANY
EXPORT
400 Park Ave.
New York 22, N. Y.
,liNTED IN U. S. A.
REGIONAL SALES OFFICES
EASTERN
Sparrows Point 19
Maryland
CENTRAL
7600 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago 52, Illinois
WESTERN
4361 Firestone Blvd., South Gate, California
SOUTHERN
2130 Lofland Ave.
Dallas 35, Texas
AP 6029·4- 1 0 y r .